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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Nigun Circle and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:In the stillness of the afternoon\, between the intensity of the prayers\, gather with Hazzan Asa Fradkin\, Rabbi Rami Schwartzer\, and shaliach Yoel Gleizer to enter the quiet power of melody. Through the ancient practice of nigun—wordless\, winding song—we open the heart\, settle the spirit\, and draw close to something deeper. No experience needed; off-key voices most welcome.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/nigun-circle-0921/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affinity Groups,Engage,High Holidays,Mindfulness,Neshama,Shaliach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T153000
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SUMMARY:Support After Loss
DESCRIPTION:With a special invitation to those who have had a recent loss\, we will gather for a brief teaching and discussion led by a member of the Beth El Clergy. All are welcome to join this six-session series as often as they wish. Registration for each individual session is recommended in case there are updates. Sponsored by the Clergy and the Nichum Aveilim (Comforting mourners) Committee. Rabbi Megdal will lead the September session.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/support-after-loss-0921/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Age and Stage,Connect,Support After Loss
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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SUMMARY:High Holiday Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Yom Kippur for our High Holiday Seminar\, led by Rabbi Harris. The seminar will feature a discussion with congregant Michelle Brafman about her newest book\, Draw Near to Me. Draw Near to Me\, the sequel to Michelle’s book Swimming with Ghosts\, is a timely story about the emotional and spiritual work it takes to repair an impossible rupture in a marriage\, a family\, and the larger communities in which we live\, hope\, and love.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/high-holiday-seminar/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,High Holidays,Learn,Neshama
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T133000
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SUMMARY:Joyful Living and Wise Aging
DESCRIPTION:The Joyful Living and Wise Aging course is a six session weekly class beginning in September 2026. The goal is to help participants to explore a variety of facets of aging well from a Jewish perspective. The class is participatory and experiential in nature. Acceptance into the course will be on a first come\, first served basis. \nCost of the class: $36 for Beth El members\, $50 for non-members of Beth El. \nTo apply\, contact wiseagingbethel@gmail.com. Application deadline: Friday\, September 4. The first class will take place on Wednesday\, September 23\, at 1:30 pm.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/joyful-living-0923/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Age and Stage,Chai Society 60+,Learn,Neshama
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T210000
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SUMMARY:Kol Haneshama Friday Night Musical Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us on for prayer\, reflection\, and song! Welcome Shabbat in a joyful\, participatory\, and engaging service\, with melodies that calm\, songs that enliven\, and prayers that elevate. This lay-led service blends tradition and creativity\, drawing on contemporary and innovative Jewish music from around the world. \n\n6:00 pm – Light Dinner\n7:00 pm – Kol Haneshama Musical Service\n8:15 pm – Sukkot Kiddush and Oneg in the Beth El Sukkah\n\nDinner Cost: $15 per member\, $18 non-member\, $12 for children ages 6-12\, and $8 for children ages 2-5. No charge for children under 2. \nPlease register for dinner using the form below. Registration is not required to attend the service and oneg.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/kol-haneshama-0925/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Kol Haneshama,Music,Neshama,Pray,Services,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregation Beth El":MAILTO:info@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000
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SUMMARY:Volunteering at Manna Food Center
DESCRIPTION:Beth El volunteers will pack boxes of non-perishable food at the Manna warehouse in Gaithersburg for distribution to the needy in Montgomery County. We are in need of up to 12 volunteers age 11+.In addition to serving the greater community\, one of the goals is to give all Beth El parents a way to participate with their children (age 11 and older) in community service. SSL hours are available. Please contact Jonathan Epstein at jonathan.epstein@hklaw.com to register or for more information.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/manna-0928/
LOCATION:Manna Food Center\, 9311 Gaither Rd\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engage,Featured Events,Good Deeds Day,Green Tikkun,Men's Club,Tikkun Olam
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ORGANIZER;CN="Men's Club":MAILTO:rjspector@rcn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T093000
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SUMMARY:Ancient Rabbinic Law with Rabbi Megdal
DESCRIPTION:Mishnah Rosh Hashanah begins with a deceptively simple question: Who decides when time begins? Along the way\, we’ll study astronomy\, eyewitness testimony\, courtroom debate\, Jewish law\, and the rituals of Rosh Hashanah from the sighting of the new moon to the sounding of the shofar. The tractate invites us to explore how the Jewish calendar\, and sacred time itself\, is established. Join us every Wednesday at 9:30 am via Zoom beginning September 30. (Open to newcomers and to those of any background or experience level.) \n
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/ancient-law-0930/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Adult Education,Learn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Megdal":MAILTO:dmegdal@bethelmc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T173000
DTSTAMP:20260818T220603Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond BEENs Happy Hour in the Sukkah
DESCRIPTION:Join Beyond BEENs for our annual gathering in the sukkah. Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. \nPlease use the form below to register.
URL:https://www.bethelmc.org/events/sukkah-happy-hour-0930/
LOCATION:Congregation Beth El\, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affinity Groups,BEENs,Chai Society 60+,Connect,Food & Drink,Sukkot
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